Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9
24 hours
ECLIA
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Tumor marker associated with pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers. Used in monitoring treatment response.
Serum or Plasma
1 mL
Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9
24 hours
ECLIA
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Tumor marker associated with pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers. Used in monitoring treatment response.
Serum or Plasma
1 mL
Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |